| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Porsche Cayenne repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (7%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 57 repairs.
2008 Porsche Cayenne electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (33%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (11%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
turbocharged 500hp 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 63000 mi US $1904 |
Low beam failed along with headlamp faults. Discovered the lamp was compromised and the headlamp control unit. Replaced headlamp assembly and control unit to fix issue. |
| 60566 mi | Drain line plugged by dirt and I unplugged it Drain line plugged by dirt and I unplugged it |
| 110200 mi US $2250 |
Alternator and starter were replaced, battery was replaced. |
2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
405-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 39600 mi US $300 |
Battery replacement |
| 43000 mi US $250 |
Replace battery under warranty. Run down due very low mileage in year since replacement. Added trickle charger to hopefully avoid future problem. |
2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
385-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 69440 mi $2500 |
replacement starter |
| 70680 mi | Alternator replacement |
| 106000 mi US $300 |
Aftermarket Bosch AGM battery would not hold a charge. Bought new lead acid battery from dealer and installed. Bosch battery still under original 4 year warranty. Returned to Pep Boys and picked up replacement Optima red top battery for another vehicle using credit from failed Bosch battery |
| 88000 mi US $1200 |
Alternator, requires coolant flush as well. Alternator is water cooled. |
2008 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range
| 106000 mi US $150 |
The battery needed replaced |
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